What the test is for
The citizenship test checks that applicants understand Australia's democratic beliefs, the rights and liberties shared by its people, their responsibilities and privileges as citizens, and the values Australians hold in common. It is a knowledge check, not a memory trick: almost everything you need sits in the official citizenship resource booklet.
Eligibility, booking, identity documents and fees are handled entirely by the Department of Home Affairs. This site helps you study; it plays no part in your application.
Format and scoring
The format is publicly described as 20 multiple-choice questions with a 45-minute limit. Five of those questions cover Australian Values, and they carry a separate requirement: all five must be correct. A score of 19 out of 20 still fails if one values question is wrong.
Our simulated tests mirror that two-part rule, so your result always tells you both your overall score and your values score.
The four study areas
- Australia and its people — national symbols, states and territories, First Nations history, immigration and shared history.
- Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties — freedom of speech and religion, equality under the law, peaceful participation.
- Government and the law — the three levels of government, voting, the Constitution, courts and the role of the Governor-General.
- Australian Values — the commitments described in the Australian Values Statement, tested separately and strictly.
Where to check official information
Citizenship test requirements and government information may change. Before you book or sit the test, confirm the current rules with the Australian Government.
Official resources: Australian citizenship testCitizenship resource bookletDepartment of Home Affairs